Stay in Orlando Hotels That Are Pet-Friendly

Ready to take on all the resorts and theme parks of Orlando? Here’s how you can take your pets with you and save on animal care costs.

For many families, Orlando is the place the travel for the summer. With plenty of theme parks, constant sunshine and within driving distance to the ocean and state parks, there’s something for everyone.

Then again, travel is a little more expensive these days: the rising cost of gas means getting to Orlando will require some budgeting, even if you opt to drive rather than fly. Another thing to remember is the cost of daily admission to theme parks, with added expenses for meals, souvenirs, and unexpected little things that are bound to crop up.

Save Money

Why not save money where you can, starting with taking your pets along for the vacation with you? Orlando has a multitude of pet-friendly hotels from which to choose. No longer just for the very wealthy, traveling with pets is increasingly common; rather than spend money on a pet sitter or boarding kennel for several days, many pet owners simply bring their dogs (and even cats) with them.

Staying in pet friendly hotels in Orlando doesn’t mean you have to forgo all the amenities you are used to. Many of the larger hotels welcome animals…though you may not realize it if you haven’t looked for the pet policies on their websites.

A few things to keep in mind: different hotels will have different variations on their animal guest policies. When researching pet friendly hotels in Orlando, see if there is a weight or breed restriction. Some hotels will only allow smaller animals to stay in rooms, and it is best to be aware of this before checking in, to ensure you are adequately prepared. If your hotel doesn’t allow animals inside the room, they will be kenneled in a separate part of the hotel. This should not present a huge problem for your animal, as long as you do not leave them in the kennel for days at a time. Bring a crate, some old blankets and towels from home, and a few toys to make your animal’s stay as comfortable as possible, in or out of your room.

An Excuse to Explore

Use your animal’s presence to get the kids away from the theme parks every other day. Not only are theme parks costly, but going to one right after the other over a succession of days leads to burn out: everyone will enjoy each park more if there is a day of rest or other activity in between. Orlando is centrally located to all kinds of great outdoors areas: the beach and various state parks and game reserves are all within easy driving distance, which makes them ideal for day trips. Check ahead of time to make sure dogs are allowed. If day trip is too far, consider just going out and exploring the area. Taking the dog along for a walk will keep your pace leisurely, and will ensure your animal spends enough time out of the pet friendly hotels.

To find the right pet-friendly hotels in Orlando for your next visit, see our listings page! And don’t forget to check back for seasonal deals and more tips for traveling with pets.